8th GradeWeek of October 15-19, 2012
Monday- 10/15/12
Daily Objective:
“I will…”
  • demonstrate current knowledge of U2P3 vocabulary words
  • review reading comprehension of last week's text, "Tell-Tale Heart"
Procedures:
  • Copy HW into agenda.
  • What is/are today's objective(s)?
  • Take U2P3 pretest--correct answers from which to study later.
  • Discuss correct answers to study guide questions for "Tell-Tale Heart"
  • View "Tell Tale Heart Shortz" video from YouTube (can be found on Mrs. Tolin's wiki "Poe" page)
  • With any remaining time, students may begin looking for examples of specific parts of speech and figurative language used in the story (complete the accompanying page in Study Guide Packet).
HW:
  • Word Wisdom pages _ due Wednesday
  • Word Wisdom pages _ due Thursday;
  • "Tell-Tale Heart" test Thursday.
  • U2P3 Posttest Friday.


Tuesday- 10/16/12
Daily Objective:
“I will…”
  • Apply knowledge of parts of speech, figurative language & sensory details by identifying examples used in the text.
Procedures:
  • Copy HW into agenda.
  • What is/are today's objective(s)?
  • Bellwork: Part of Speech/Grammar handout
  • Finish part of speech/ figurative language page in Study Guide packet
  • Identify examples of sensory details in the story (complete accompanying page in Study Packet)
HW:
  • Word Wisdom pages _ due Wednesday.
  • Pages _ due Thursday.
  • Prepare for "Tell-Tale Heart" Quiz on Thursday
  • Prepare for U2P3 posttest on Friday.


Wednesday- 10/17/12
Daily Objective:
“I will…”
  • Assess current knowledge of U2P3 words by checking answers in workbook
  • Identify specific plot points in "Tell-Tale Heart" and analyze the author's experience.
Procedures:
  • Copy HW into agenda.
  • What is/are today's objective(s)?
  • Bellwork: MUG Shot (remember these?) :)
  • Check HW: Word Wisdom pages
  • Complete "Tell-Tale Heart" Story Map together.
  • Discuss examples and support to prove why/how Edgar Allan Poe is both blessed & cursed
    • Complete the "Literary Term" and "Story Element" page of Study Packet for the story.
HW:
  • Word Wisdom pages due tomorrow
  • Prepare for tomorrow's quiz over "Tell Tale Heart"
  • Prepare for Friday's U2P3 posttest


Thursday- 10/18/12
Daily Objective:
“I will…”
  • Demonstrate mastery of Edgar Allan Poe's plot and characters in "Tell-Tale Heart", mood, sensory details, and author's background
  • Assess current knowledge of U2P3 words by checking answers in workbook
Procedures:
  • Copy HW into agenda.
  • What is/are today's objective(s)?
HW:
  • Study for U2P3 posttest


Friday- 10/19/12
Daily Objective:
“I will…”
  • demonstrate mastery of U2P3 words
Procedures:
  • Copy HW into agenda.
  • What is/are today's objective(s)?
  • Take U2P3 posttest
  • "READ Scope" Magazine with accompanying questions
HW:
  • Enjoy your weekend! :)

Next Week:
  • Unit 2 Part 4 (over all 30 words) Word Wisdom
  • End of Q1 Marking Period: next Friday, Oct 26th.